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Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Ifor Williams TA5

The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Ifor Williams TA5
Ifor Williams TA5 - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15Ifor Williams TA5
Gross weight1500kg2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants
BrakesBraked (overrun)Braked
Payload1205kg-
Internal bed2515mm x 1500mm-
Axles1-
Unladen weight-610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft)
Internal width-1.53m
Internal length-2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model

Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...

A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.

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Buy or hire the TA5 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross

The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 and the Ifor Williams TA5?

The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.

Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 or the Ifor Williams TA5 on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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